Dental Fillings in Apex

Dental fillings are a dental procedure used to restore and repair teeth that have been damaged by cavities. In a filling, weak tooth material is removed. Then, the area is cleaned, and Dr. Barker applies a special type of composite material to repair the tooth. 
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By removing infected and decayed tooth material, fillings prevent further decay and keep your tooth healthy. Our composite fillings are also long-lasting, look and feel natural, and give you peace of mind, making them the best option if you’ve got a cavity in Apex.

First, Dr. Barker will clean your mouth and numb the treatment area. She can also offer sedation, if you want. Then, she will use a dental drill to gently remove any compromised tooth material from your cavity. 
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Once the cavity has been cleaned, she will select a dental composite material that matches the surrounding tooth. She will apply this directly to your cavity, filling it up and restoring the shape of your tooth. 
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After your tooth looks perfect, she’ll use a special type of paper to check your bite. Then, she will make any final adjustments to make sure the filling fits in properly with the rest of your teeth. Then, you’re all done! You’ll be sent home to enjoy your newly-restored smile.

Not at all! Dental fillings are minimally-invasive. The outer layers of your teeth don’t have nerves, so you won’t feel any pain. However, we will numb your mouth to help with sensitivity and vibrations.
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We also offer sedation dentistry at Cardinal Family Dentistry, so you can rest assured that you’ll be comfortable and won’t feel any pain during your treatment. Dr. Barker specializes in gentle dental care in Apex, Cary, New Hill, and the surrounding areas.

If you don’t get a filling, your cavity will get worse. This is because the small hole in your tooth will tend to catch sugar, food debris, bacteria, and acid. Even if you brush effectively, it’s going to be pretty much impossible to clean the inside of this hole properly.
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So over time, the cavity will only get worse. Eventually, you may end up with a tooth infection. Tooth infections cause painful toothaches, can lead to permanent tooth loss, and require treatment with root canal therapy. For this reason, you should get help from Dr. Barker as soon as possible if you suspect you have a cavity in Apex.